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New Business Hours Effective January 1, 2025

As a 100% employee-owned community bank, FreedomBank has been dedicated to your financial success for over 120 years. We prioritize......

Keith Garms Honored by Iowa Bankers Association for 50 Years of Service

Keith Garms of FreedomBank, Elkader, Iowa, was recently honored by the Iowa Bankers Association for more than 50 years of service at a bank.....

FreedomBank Named as a 2024 National Community Bank Service Awards Recipient

FreedomBank has received an honorable mention in the Independent Community Bankers of America's (ICBA) 2024 National Community Bank Service Awards....

Home Buying Tips in the Digital Age

The Internet is much more than a tool for casual browsing....

FreedomBank Exemplifies How Community Banks Are Making A Difference on Main Street

Bank Receives 2024 Community Banking Month Best-of-the-Best Award....

FreedomBank Donates $21,500 to Fund Scholarships and Endowments for Area Graduates

FreedomBank has generously awarded scholarships to graduating high school seniors at several local school districts....

FreedomBank Presents a Bus Trip to the Iowa State Fair

Join FreedomBank for the Iowa State Fair on Wednesday, August 14, 2024.....

FreedomBank Donates $2,500 to Elkader Childcare to Empower Learning

Communities, businesses, and families all benefit from having access to quality childcare. This service....

Free Milkshakes for June Dairy Month, June 4-7

FreedomBank is celebrating June Dairy Month with free milkshakes each weekday at our four locations....

FreedomBank Promotes Employees to Leadership Roles

Celebrating the Success of
100% Employee-Owners

FreedomBank recently announced the promotion of six employees to new positions within the organization...

Community Shred Day 2024

FreedomBank is pleased to announce a Community Shred Day in Elkader on Saturday, April 27, 2024....

FreedomBank Contributes to the Northeast Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund to Provide Financial Assistance for Home Repairs and First-Time Homebuyers

The Northeast Iowa Regional Housing Trust Fund (NEIRHTF) program is designed to provide....

FreedomBank Finish Line Challenge Pushed Pony Hollow Trail Extension Fundraiser Past the Goal in Record Time

Many community leaders turn to FreedomBank when there is a need. Recently, Jenna Pollock....

FreedomBank Donates $2,000 to local food pantries to combat food insecurity in Northeast Iowa

According to recent Northeast Iowa Food Bank statistics, one in every 12 people in our region is facing hunger....

FreedomBank Donates $50,000 to Big Four Fair Ag Society’s New Dairy Barn

FreedomBank has generously donated $50,000 towards the Big Four Agricultural...

FreedomBank Helps Secure Future Success for Local Childcare Providers

The Iowa childcare crisis affects not only parents and employers, but also the wider community...

Can You Spot a Phishing Scam?

Every day, thousands of people fall victim to fraudulent emails, texts and calls from scammers pretending to be their bank. And in this time of expanded use of online and mobile banking...

Mary Schlein Retires after 46 Years of Service to FreedomBank

FreedomBank is pleased to announce the retirement of Mary Schlein, who has served the company with unwavering dedication and loyalty for an impressive....

FreedomBank Promotes Employees to Leadership Roles

FreedomBank recently announced the promotion of Barb Shull and Kate-Leigh Wilson to new positions within the organization....

FreedomBank Teams-Up with MFL MarMac for Scoreboard Project

MFL MarMac Community School District's Monona High School gym now has two brand-new scoreboards, thanks to the...

Vincent Schmelzer Joins FreedomBank as Residential Lender in Monona

FreedomBank is excited to welcome Vincent Schmelzer as a residential lender. Vincent will serve area home buyers and builders from...

FreedomBank's 120th Anniversary Celebration Event

We cordially invite you to a complimentary dinner on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, from 5:00 – 7:30 PM at the Allamakee County Fairgrounds Pavilion in Waukon...

FreedomBank Hosts "Supplies for Success" Back-to-School Drive

Did you know over 90% of teachers spend their own money on school supplies and other items their students need to succeed?...

FreedomBank Awards Scholarship to Area Graduates

FreedomBank recently presented scholarships to graduating high school seniors at each of the following school districts: Central, MFL MarMac, Postville, Allamakee, Eastern Allamakee, and Decorah...

FreedomBank Donates $5,000 to Harpers Ferry Museum Project

FreedomBank is proud to announce that it is contributing $5,000 towards the Harpers Ferry Museum project in Harpers Ferry, Iowa...

Free Milkshakes for June Dairy Month

FreedomBank is celebrating June Dairy Month with free milkshakes each weekday at our five locations from Thursday, June 8th - Wednesday June 14th...